Construction activity to result in bridge lane closures

The
Niagara Falls Bridge Commission has announced upcoming summer
construction activity that will result in a series of lane closures
within the Queenston Plaza at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.

Closures
will commence this month and conclude in late August. Motorists and
commercial carriers are asked to take note of scheduled closure
dates, which are now available online at www.niagarafallsbridges.com.

Lane
closures, route schedule, and other traffic information:

•During
May and June, up to four auto customs primary inspection lanes will
be closed due to plaza construction.

•During
July and August, two auto customs primary inspection lanes will be
closed due to plaza construction.

•On
the evenings of Aug. 26, 27 and 28 (between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7
a.m.), all auto traffic will be routed through adjacent commercial
customs primary inspection lanes.

•Motorists
and commercial carriers should anticipate traffic barrier placements
and reduced speeds within the Queenston Plaza during these times.

•The
Queenston Plaza Duty Free Store will remain fully open.

•Closure
dates and times are subject to change.

This
construction activity includes the final set of enhancements to the
state-of-the-art plaza that is designed to increase security and
facilitate the flow of traffic and commerce between Canada and the
U.S. at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge crossing.